I was waiting for this special Week 100 to post this because I have many shadows of Boxelder Bugs, and because I couldn't decide on the photo I wanted to use to enter the shadow photo contest.
Congratulations Melinda on Week 100!
A shadow is cast with a source of light,
Blocked is the light, what a delight.
On any surface it can appear,
Far away, or near.
The dark shapes are a work of art,
Near and dear to Melinda's heart.
Shadow Hunters came from far and wide,
With shadows captured, to join the fun ride.
Congratulations on Week 100! Let it be known,
The shadow contest hit a big milestone.
"Keep bringing your shadows!" She shouts to those,
How many more hundreds? Only the shadow knows.
Eastern Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata) are native to North America and are a nuisance in autumn because they like to warm themselves in the sun on the sides of your house. I usually have a minimum of 50-75 at one time but this year I got lucky because there were only a few.
If you have Boxelder or Silver Maple trees you know all about these bugs because that is where they live, and they feed on the seed buds in the spring and the leaves in the summer. I haven't seen these trees in my neighborhood but that doesn't matter because when they leave the trees in autumn, they can fly up to two miles looking for a warm place to spend the winter.
They are in the same family as stink bugs and if you crush them, they release a terrible odor.
Look for them around your windows. These bugs were trying to get into my house through my new, downstairs bathroom window. but they were not successful.
Get down ! Go away!
Thanks for stopping by!
All photos are my own.
Information Source: umn.edu